Warehouse Operative

GEODIS INTERSERVICES; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS Contract Logistics in Coventry is seeking a junior warehouse operative to support picking, packing and stock handling. You will work on 4 on/4 off shifts (06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00), loading/unloading, scanning with hand scanners and label production.

Training and safety briefings are provided, with opportunities to learn new processes and improve productivity. The role requires basic English, numeracy and the ability to work both independently and within a team, with attention to

Qualifications

• English speaking and can undertake training to understand processes and Health & Safety briefs etc
• Need to be able to understand company documents and customer picking sheets etc
• A good level of numeracy to ensure quality is maintained and work is completed right first time

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times following all company Health & Safety procedures
• Report any near misses, accidents or Health & Safety concerns immediately to your Shift Leader or Manager
• Picking and packing customer orders using hand scanners and labelling boxes
• Report any quality issues or damages immediately to your Shift Leader or Manager
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Wrapping pallets for despatch or put away
• Rework and customization of customer orders
• Checking returns and repacking products
• Checking off inbound deliveries, labelling and repalletizing
• Scanning stock away in to pallet and shelving locations
• Stock counting
• Stock replenishment and consolidation
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping at all times and clean as you go
• Follow all company policies, procedures and SOP's as per your training
• Only use equipment you have been trained to use and follow all SSOW procedures when using them
• Maintain high productivity rates whilst ensuring quality is not affected
• Training on new processes, equipment and contracts as required
• Complete remedial training to improve any quality or productivity concerns as required
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Share your improvement ideas and be rewarded

Skills

English speaking

Numeracy

Counterbalance or reach truck licence

Handheld scanners

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld scanners

PC

Job description

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

4 on 4 off shift pattern
06.00-18.00
18.00-06.00
40.25 hours per week
30 minute unpaid break

Key Activities / Accountabilities

• Work safely at all times following all company Health & Safety procedures
• Report any near misses, accidents or Health & Safety concerns immediately to your Shift Leader or Manager
• Picking and packing customer orders using hand scanners and labelling boxes
• Report any quality issues or damages immediately to your Shift Leader or Manager
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Wrapping pallets for despatch or put away
• Rework and customization of customer orders
• Checking returns and repacking products
• Checking off inbound deliveries, labelling and repalletizing
• Scanning stock away in to pallet and shelving locations
• Stock counting
• Stock replenishment and consolidation
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping at all times and clean as you go
• Follow all company policies, procedures and SOP's as per your training
• Only use equipment you have been trained to use and follow all SSOW procedures when using them
• Maintain high productivity rates whilst ensuring quality is not affected
• Training on new processes, equipment and contracts as required
• Complete remedial training to improve any quality or productivity concerns as required
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Share your improvement ideas and be rewarded

Applicant's profile

Essential Education and/ or Training

• English speaking and can undertake training to understand processes and Health & Safety briefs etc
• Need to be able to understand company documents and customer picking sheets etc
• A good level of numeracy to ensure quality is maintained and work is completed right first time

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Previous warehouse experience
• Used to working in a multi skilled environment and learning new processes
• Ability to follow agreed warehouse processes and procedures
• Hold a counterbalance or reach truck licence or be willing to be trained as required
• Experience of using handheld scanners and a PC to produce labels and paperwork

Working time (%)

100

Position place

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Coventry (City of)

Location

Geodis Contract Logistics, Unit 10 Richardson Way, Coventry CV2 2TA

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)

Driving license

not required

General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.